US/Canadian medical school graduates who graduated after 7/1/04 must complete 3 years of postgraduate training. (Those who graduated before 7/1/04 are only required to complete 2 years of PGT.) IMGs 3 years.

3+ attempts at USMLE Step 3. More than 3 attempts requires a request for a waiver.

7 years to complete USMLE. More than 7 years requires a request for a waiver.

3 years *An unlimited license may be granted to currently enrolled residents in a post graduate training program in the U.S. or Canada, that have completed at least 24 months of progressive post graduate training and meet all requirements for an unlimited license in the state of Nevada including having passed all three (3) steps of USMLE within the time period allowed by NAC 630.080 and commit in writing to the Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners that they will complete the program and provide satisfactory completion of the program within sixty (60) days after the scheduled completion of the program.

Must pass all 3 Steps of USMLE in not more than a total of 9 attempts and must pass Step 3 in not more than a total of 3 attempts

MD must pass all Steps of the exam within 7 years after the date on which the applicant first passes any Step of the exam; PhD must pass all Steps of the exam within 10 years after the date on which the applicant first passes any Step of the exam

New Jersey
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Contact the state board for licensure information and fees
Accepts FCVS

US and IMG graduates who graduated after 7/1/03 must complete 2 years of postgraduate training and have signed a contract for a 3rd year in an accredited program. At least 2 of the years must be in the same field. Graduates prior to 7/1/03: 1 year; 3 years IMG.

3 attempts at USMLE step 3/COMPLEX level 3. 4 th attempt after additional one year postgraduate training. Waiver of attempt requirement may be available if ABMS/AOA certified.

7 years to complete USMLE or COMLEX (possible waiver for dual degree candidates;
individuals with personal illness; current certification by ABMS or AOA; or completion of postgraduate training equivalent to number of years to a dual degree program)

3 attempts at each USMLE Step or COMLEX Level. (Exceptions may apply for applicants who held a Texas Physician in Training permit on or before 9/1/2005, or who have been licensed in good standing in another state for 5 years. See TMB website for more information www.tmb.state.tx.us)

7 years+ to complete the USMLE or COMLEX. (Exceptions may apply for applicants who are especially board certified or who completed combined MD/PhD programs. See TMB website for more information www.tmb.state.tx.us)